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MISDIRECTING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Misdirecting.

Misdirecting - as a verb

Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

Example: "Debauch the young people with wine and women"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrupt11debase9debauch15demoralise13demoralize22deprave13pervert12profane12subvert12vitiate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

Example: "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lead astraymisguide12mislead10

Put a wrong address on

Example: "Misdirect the letter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misaddress14

Example Sentences

"He is constantly misdirecting his employees' efforts."
"She accused him of intentionally misdirecting her to the wrong address."
"The politician was criticized for misdirecting public funds to his own accounts."
"The teacher realized she had been misdirecting the student's focus on the wrong topic."
"He admitted to misdirecting the blame onto his innocent colleague."
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Word Game Points

Is MISDIRECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, misdirecting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISDIRECTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is MISDIRECTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, misdirecting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISDIRECTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is MISDIRECTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, misdirecting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISDIRECTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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